Submission Hearing

Analysis of Hearing
Physical Surroundings

Upon first entering the council chambers I believe the most visually dominant feature is the extravagant seating for those immediately involved in the hearing, it is not easy to miss the chair intended for the commissioner which sits on a bench raised above the rest of the courtroom emphasising the dominance he has over them. Above the commissioner is the Hamilton City Crest indicating just how formal and legal the proceedings are. A microphone is placed in front of each seat, signaling the importance that everyone who has a say is heard. Expensive tape and video recording equipment indicates to me that the running of o...